New download section at SketchUpArtists

We have reorganized our available download files into different categories. You can now download Google SketchUp,PDF,Photoshop and image files that are all related to our tutorials. Also, all our Google SketchUp Style files. Each file comes with a brief description, thumbnail image and how popular it is, so you know what you are downloading.

 

Bonnie's Blog shows us how...Styles!

Bonnie Roskes has just published a neat little article on Styles and how to implement and use them in Google Sketchup. Check Bonnie's blog out, there's plenty to learn...

More Google SketchUp Styles!

A Quirky Hand Style by our friend Urgen and two more new Styles by French Architect Jean-Luc Clauss, great for your presentations..

3D Artist Eric Lay Interview

A recent interview by the Twilight Render crew with talented 3D Artist Eric Lay. Eric used Google SketchUp and Twilight Render to produce this really cool bit of art 'the electric chair' and winning image... talented guy Eric!

Shaderlight Pro is released today...

The Pro version of Shaderlight for Google SketchUp has been released today, with all its extra lighting and resolution options ($199.00). This full release features Shaderlight's unique 'progressive' rendering system that enables users to see their image develop on screen as they continue to work inside Google SketchUp. You can trial the Pro version for 14 days or use the free version with less options.

Spotlight Article on Robin de Jong

This week we are doing a Spotlight Article on Robin de Jong and his recently published book,  SketchUp 7.1 for Architectural Visualization: Beginners Guide. Learn about Robin and his background and how he uses Google SketchUp. Robin will also be contributing a great tutorial for us and this can be found in our Tutorial section when it is published soon…

Collection of Six SketchUp Styles...

We just published a collection of six great SketchUp Styles by DaveR.Our collection has grown considerable in the past year and we now have over sixty free Styles listed. Just click on the image to go to our Styles collection.

Avoid Exporting Mistakes with SketchUp Models

In this little study Jim Leggitt explains the pitfalls to watch out for in setting up your model for export. Some good tips here...

Polar Zonohedron plugin for Sketchup

Just found this great  little plugin for SketchUp by Zomad.....

New Tutorial - Create a Tile Imprint by Nomeradona

We just published a new tutorial by Nomeradona. He uses Google SketchUp, Photoshop, Pixplant and V-Ray for SketchUp. A great little tut with all his settings. Learn some new skills for your presentations with this one..

Mateo on his way to Boulder for the Google SketchUp Basecamp 2010!

Mateo is on his way to Boulder Colorado for the Google SketchUp 3D Basecamp and hopefully he will be able to keep us updated on what is going on there. He is looking forward to meeting all the Google folk and those SketchUp users who have traveled from all around the world to be there. He will be representing SketchUpArtists their and hopefully gathering the news as it happens and learning new tricks from the experts. So stay tuned......you can get updates here or on our Facebook Page

SketchUpArtists at 3D Basecamp in Boulder Colorado!

Mateo, co-founder of SketchUpArtists, will be attending the Google 2010 SketchUp 3D Basecamp in Boulder next week. He is looking forward to meeting all the SketchUp folks based in Boulder and those from all around the world. We will keep you posted on his visit to the home of SketchUp.

3D Basecamp: Submission deadline extended again...

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Drawing a Church Campus Using Google SketchUp by Jim Leggitt

Another great little tutorial by professional 3D artist Jim Leggitt. The project was a master plan of a church campus on the island of Maui. Nice location and useful tips using Google SketchUp and hand drawn techniques.

Google SketchUp 3D Bascamp 2010 Update - extra 150 places!

The official Google SketchUp Blog just announced this...but you have to show them your best SketchUp work. Choices will be made then on the best submissions. Thats another 150 people with an opportunity to go. You have until Monday Jul 26th do get your submission in.

ASGVIS Render Contest

Render your Rhino or SketchUp model using V-Ray for a chance to win some great prizes. A license of V-Ray and 3 hours of online training are up for grabs. There are no limitations to the type of image you submit, as long as it's rendered with V-Ray for Rhino or V-Ray for SketchUp! Competition entries must be in by the 30th September 2010.

How to Manage Complex SketchUp Models by Jim Leggitt

New little tutorial by Jim Leggitt titled 'How to Manage Complex SketchUp Models'. A model that has an excessive number of components, a lot of building detail and too much site area is the perfect candidate for bogging down your computer and wasting a lot of your valuable time. Here are some helpful tips Jim on how to manage the digital model.

 

 

New Tutorial! Shaderlight – From SketchUp Model to Finished Render

Nice introduction tutorial by Kate Marshall of the Shaderlight team.This tutorial shows you how to get from SketchUp model to finished render in five easy steps using the new Shaderlight for SketchUp Beta plug-in.  With no complicated settings to master, any SketchUp user can achieve great results with a minimum amount of fuss.

Google SketchUp 3D Basecamp 2010

Although we new about it a few days ago, we thought we should wait until Google officially announced it, but it seems it is public knowledge now. It will be held in Boulder Colorado and there are only a few places being offered (some 200 or so) so only a lucky few will be able to go. It seems to be invitation only so you'll have to keep your fingers crossed!

New Tutorial - Modeling in SketchUp to Match a 2D Image by David Macdonald

This is the second in a series three tutorials by David Macdonald concerning the exporting of SketchUp models to other applications as 2D graphics.Each tutorial is complete in itself in as much as you can stop at the end of any of them having acquired a new technique that is complete in itself, without being obliged to finish the series.Click on the image to see the full tutorial.